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From Forage to Table: Taste New Zealand's Natural Wonders

Cloudy Bay

From Forage to Table: Taste New Zealand's Natural Wonders

Home to otherworldly landscapes, and exceptional wines and local produce, New Zealand inspires adventure. Sample the South Island’s great natural wonders on a six-day journey curated and led by Clos19. Start in Queenstown, where you’ll be whisked by helicopter over towering glaciers and cavernous fjords to a private wine tasting and dining experience in the Central Otago region. Continue onwards to Marlborough’s renowned Cloudy Bay winery to enjoy the country’s best produce from land and sea – some of which you’ll learn to forage yourself.

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This product can only be purchased by persons over 18 years of age.

Full itinerary

What your six-day New Zealand experience could look like:

Day 1: Queenstown

The adventure capital of the world is where your journey begins, but – fear not – there’ll be more R&R than action on this trip, starting with a private jet boat transfer to Matakauri Lodge. Drink in Queenstown’s other claim to fame – its exceptional scenery – as you travel. The lodge will be your home for the next three nights; Matakauri is an elegantly decorated 11-room boutique inn. This afternoon we welcome you to sail across Lake Wakatipu, including on-board pre-prandial drinks and canapés, before returning to the lodge for an exquisite dinner paired with Clos19 champagnes, wines and spirits: Krug Grande Cuvée, Hennessy X.O and some of the finest local wines.

Day 2: Central Otago

Today you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the South Island’s most exciting artists and sculptors, visiting their homes to understand the inspiration behind their work. Take a turn around the renowned Arrowtown Gallery, which showcases a diverse range of works by local artists, led by the gallery’s curator. A decidedly slower afternoon is planned at Northburn Vineyard, where we invite you to relax during a private vineyard tour and tasting. A gastronomic dinner will be served at the soon-to-open Cloudy Bay Shed, the restaurant overlooking Lake Dustan and the jutting snow-capped peaks that surround it.

Day 3: Milford Sound

Private helicopter is the only way to truly experience the natural marvel that is Milford Sound. Located within Fjordland National Park, this epic pathway cuts through forested fjords and is dotted with powerful waterfalls that plummet down vertical mountainsides. Look out for the area’s native residents – its fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. You’ll fly from here across the Southern Alps and the imposing West Coast glaciers, landing at a secret, private location in time to enjoy a Clos19 dinner of freshly caught crayfish paired with Veuve Clicquot champagnes before returning to Matakauri Lodge for the evening.

Day 4: Marlborough

Pack your bags in the morning, because you’re headed for the next stage of your adventure: Marlborough wine country. Arriving at the award-winning Cloudy Bay estate, you’ll be welcomed for the next three nights as exclusive guests of Cloudy Bay Shack, a masterstroke of modern architecture. Enjoy a private vineyard tour with Cloudy Bay viticulturist Jim White, followed by a feast at Cloudy Bay Shack with a wine tasting hosted by Senior Winemaker Tim Heath. The evening’s dinner will be hosted by Cloudy Bay’s Estate Director Yang Shen and Tim Heath at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Marlborough

New Zealand’s sunniest region, Marlborough is the culinary epicentre of New Zealand’s South Island, and it’s on the coast that you’ll discover where fresh produce is hunted and gathered. In the north of the bay, you’ll join viticulturist Matt Duggan on his daily mission to collect Tio Point oysters. Learn about the ethical farming of oysters and native green-lipped mussels before a lesson in shucking – followed by a tasting. Try your hand at spear-fishing and head ashore to dig for pipis (clams). Return to the Cloudy Bay Shack for a specially prepared dinner that showcases the best of Marlborough. Your private chef will even use ingredients foraged earlier in the day. Each dish will be complemented by a Cloudy Bay wine, including some rare vintages which have until now been kept aside in the estate’s Wine Library.

Day 6: Marlborough by sea

Spend the final day of your journey aboard Cloudy Bay’s very own luxury yacht. A truly unique way to sample Cloudy Bay wines, the final leg of your journey travels the pristine coastline. Take part in the sailing process or sit back and enjoy the view, with a flute of sparkling Cloudy Bay Pelorus in hand. Lunch will be served on board – and paired with Dom Pérignon champagne and Cape Mentelle wine to toast an incredible journey.

Pricing & Options

Experience Price
Prices start from £21,550 per person, based on two guests staying for three nights at Matakauri Lodge and three nights at Cloudy Bay with daily breakfast, all activities and Clos19-curated meals as outlined.

Experience Restrictions & Information
This experience is organised by Blue Marble Private Limited.
Please note that all dates and planned activities may vary and are subject to availability and weather conditions in New Zealand.
Additional nights and activities can also be arranged on request. Payment in full is required at time of booking. Payments are taken in GBP (£) with the exchange rate applicable on the purchase date of the experience.

Terms & Conditions

This experience is organised by Blue Marble Private Limited ("Third Party").

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